MICHAEL Ballack is already taunting old World Cup rivals England, by claiming Germany are dreaming of a second round tie with Capello’s men.

World Cup: Michael Ballack claims Germany are dreaming of a second round tie with Capello’s men []

England can face their deadly rivals in the last 16 if England finish top of Group C and Germany are second in Group D. They can also meet in Bloemfontein if England finish second in their group and Germany top theirs.

But Ballack rapped: “Avoid them? Do we want to AVOID England in the second round? Why? No, we want to play them. We are Germany.

“Ha! I think we always have high hopes,” he said. “It’s not like England. Every German team goes to a World Cup with high hopes.”